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VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/11/2025: AFK (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
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0 Analysts rated it
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
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| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -26.63% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/11/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.07 | 52 Weeks Range 14.45 - 20.25 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.45 - 20.25 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck Africa Index ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVISu00c2u00ae GDP Africa Index, which is intended to track the overall performance of companies that are incorporated in Africa or that derive at least 50% of their revenues from Africa.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck is a well-established ETF provider with a long history and strong reputation in offering specialized investment solutions.
Management Expertise
VanEck has experienced portfolio managers and analysts with expertise in managing international equity portfolios, including those focused on emerging markets like Africa.
Investment Objective
Goal
Seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the MVIS GDP Africa Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the MVIS GDP Africa Index, which is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted index.
Composition Primarily holds stocks of companies that are incorporated in, or derive a significant portion of their revenues from, African countries.
Market Position
Market Share: AFKu2019s market share is limited due to the niche nature of the Africa-focused equity market.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 52.61
Competitors
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape for Africa-focused ETFs is limited. AFK benefits from being one of the few ETFs offering exposure to this region but faces the challenge of lower liquidity and potentially higher volatility compared to broad market ETFs. There arenu2019t any other ETFs to compare within the US.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies depending on the period. Please consult a financial professional for relevant performance data.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared to the MVIS GDP Africa Index to assess tracking effectiveness.
Expense Ratio: 0.78
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average daily trading volume is relatively low, which may impact execution costs for large trades.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can be wider than more liquid ETFs, reflecting the lower trading volume.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth in African countries, commodity prices, political stability, and regulatory changes influence AFK's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on the economic development and market accessibility of African economies. Changes to holdings are made based on index methodology.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
AFK offers a focused approach to investing in African economies. It has been a key player in offering investors easy access to African equities, which are often difficult to invest in directly. The established presence and brand recognition of VanEck gives it a slight advantage. AFK provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies across multiple African countries.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility can be higher due to the emerging market nature of the underlying African economies.
Market Risk
Exposed to risks associated with emerging markets, including political instability, currency fluctuations, and economic volatility.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking exposure to African equities as part of a diversified portfolio, with a higher risk tolerance.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors who understand emerging market risks and potential rewards.
Summary
The VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) provides a convenient avenue for investors to access the growth potential of African economies. Its performance is linked to economic and political conditions in Africa. The expense ratio of 0.78% should be considered in conjunction with the potential benefits of this niche market exposure. Investors should understand the risks associated with emerging market investments before investing.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About VanEck Africa Index ETF
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The fund normallyinvests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund"s benchmark index. The index includes securities of African companies. African companies generally include local listings of companies that are incorporated in Africa and listings of companies incorporated outside of Africa but that have at least 50% of their revenues/related assets in Africa.
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